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The Age of M
Work, Love, and Life When Robots Rule the Earth
Book • 2023
In 'The Age of M', Robin Hanson delves into a future scenario where brain emulations, or 'ems', become the dominant form of intelligent life.
The book predicts how this shift would fundamentally change various aspects of society, including work, relationships, and overall human experience.
Hanson uses economic and social analysis to describe how ems would interact, work, and live in a world where they outnumber and outperform humans.
The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the potential consequences of advanced artificial intelligence and whole brain emulation on human civilization.
The book predicts how this shift would fundamentally change various aspects of society, including work, relationships, and overall human experience.
Hanson uses economic and social analysis to describe how ems would interact, work, and live in a world where they outnumber and outperform humans.
The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the potential consequences of advanced artificial intelligence and whole brain emulation on human civilization.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Eric Schmidt as a book co-authored with Henry Kissinger, discussing the history of AI and its implications.
Eric Schmidt as a book co-authored with Henry Kissinger, discussing the history of AI and its implications.
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EP #7 Eric Schmidt (Ex-Google CEO): How to Run a Tech Giant
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Robin Hanson when discussing brain emulations and their potential for rapid self-modification.
Robin Hanson when discussing brain emulations and their potential for rapid self-modification.
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167 - Eliezer is Wrong. We’re NOT Going to Die with Robin Hanson
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Peter Byrne as a book co-written by Eric Schmidt and Henry Kissinger that echoes Silicon Valley's anti-China sentiments.
Peter Byrne as a book co-written by Eric Schmidt and Henry Kissinger that echoes Silicon Valley's anti-China sentiments.
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Silicon Valley’s Dangerous Militarization of AI w/ journalist Peter Byrne (G&R 391)
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Bob Safian as a book co-authored by Eric Schmidt , Henry Kissinger, and Daniel Huttenlocher, discussing AI's impact on business, society, and humanity.
Bob Safian as a book co-authored by Eric Schmidt , Henry Kissinger, and Daniel Huttenlocher, discussing AI's impact on business, society, and humanity.
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Rapid Response: "You should be running toward AI," w/Eric Schmidt (frmr Google CEO)
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Mayim Bialik as exploring many aspects of what it means to be human and focusing on alien life in the solar system.
Mayim Bialik as exploring many aspects of what it means to be human and focusing on alien life in the solar system.
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Could We Be Domesticated by Aliens? The Statistical Odds of How AI & Aliens Are Connected and What It Means for Your Future
Mentioned by Devin Lynch , speaking to the underlying threat that agentic AI has to what it is to be human.
AI Competition and Security: A discussion with Kemba Walden and Devin Lynch
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David Lin as a book that inspired the creation of the Special Competitive Studies Project.
David Lin as a book that inspired the creation of the Special Competitive Studies Project.
A National Vision for Competitiveness
Mentioned by Paul Hoffman as a book that acquaints people to AI, highlighting the transformation of AI from a tool to a partner in experiencing reality.
Innovation Meets Integrity: AI and the Preacher’s Calling with Paul Hoffman
Mentioned by Jeff, who recalls Eric co-authored the book with Henry Kissinger.
Will Israel 'Take Out' Iran's Supreme Leader? | 6/16/25
Mentioned by Eric Schmidt when discussing the benefits and risks of AI.
Need to Know, w/Reid & Bob: Metaverse mania, the great resignation, Facebook quandaries, and more
Mentioned by Paul Hoffman as presenting the argument that AI is transitioning from being a tool to a partner.
AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep, with Paul Hoffman
